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Bluffton University Concert Band Set to Perform

BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University will host an instrumental concert featuring its Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, in Yoder Recital Hall. Under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, assistant professor of music, the concert band will perform recent works that showcase different approaches to wind band composing. Bluffton’s Concert Band will perform “Sheltering Sky” by John Mackey, a piece that exploits the tone color possibilities of the Concert Band; “Fivefold” by Michael Oare, a piece almost completely built around […]

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Ohio EMA Now Accepting Safe Room Applications

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is once again accepting applications. The program provides a rebate for the purchase and construction/installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners selected for the program. “The entire state of Ohio is at risk of an EF5 tornado, which produces 250 mile per hour winds capable of destroying most structures,” said Steve Ferryman, Ohio EMA mitigation branch chief. “A safe room is built to withstand these winds and resulting airborne debris and […]

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February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month

Columbus, OH (Feb. 4, 2019) – Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a leading cause of vision loss for Americans age 50 and older. The eye disease causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for clear, central vision. The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness is recognizing February as Age-related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness Month to help educate the public on AMD risk factors, treatment options and more. […]

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University of Findlay Theatre Program Presents Disney’s Newsies

Seize the day by joining the University of Findlay Theatre Program for its production of “Disney’s Newsies.”   Showtimes at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will be on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.   The large, 38-member cast is comprised entirely of students, the vast majority of them attending University of Findlay.   Tickets are on sale at the Center’s box office at 200 West Main […]

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Judge Makes Ruling in Pilkington Case

A Logan County judge has made a key ruling in a case involving a woman who is charged with killing her three young sons.   The Bellefontaine Examiner reported that Judge Mark S. O'Connor ruled that most of the interview of Brittany Pilkington can be used at her trial.   The judge however also ruled that a final interview conducted by authorities from the Bellefontaine Police Department cannot be used because of the length of the interrogations, which left Pilkington […]

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Traffic Fatalities Decrease in 2018

(Findlay) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting a nine percent decrease in traffic fatalities last year according to provisional statistics. In 2018, 1,071 people lost their lives on Ohio’s roads as compared to 1,179 in 2017. Unbelted traffic fatalities declined by 10 percent. In 2018, 419 people died in crashes when safety belts were available but not in use. Troopers issued more than 137,000 seat belt citations to increase awareness and compliance with Ohio’s seat belt laws. The […]

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Weekly Soroptimist Winner Announced; Meeting Set

KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International announced the Club 250 winner for week 10.   Anita Craig will receive $100.   Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls.   Soroptimist International will have its February meeting this Thursday at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Community Room in Kenton. There is a new time for this meeting only, due to a conflict.   Social will begin at 5:00 pm with light snacks and meeting will begin […]

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Golden Dragon Acrobats to Perform at Marion Palace Theatre

Marion, OH –Continuing the centuries-old Chinese traditions of acrobatics, athleticism and colorful artistry, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are set to perform their legendary show at the Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Palace is located at 276 W Center Street in Downtown Marion, Ohio. A crowd favorite for audiences of all ages, the Golden Dragon Acrobats performed at the Palace in 2005 and 2009. The show incorporates into the performance award-winning acrobatics; traditional Chinese dance, […]

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KMS Wrestlers Compete in Weekend Tournament

Kenton Middle School wrestlers competed in their last regular season tournament over the weekend at Elida field house. Kenton placed twelfth out of twenty teams with a score of 60 points. Top finishers for Kenton were Anthony Hunt, Kade Smith, Ethan Blankenship and Gavin Manns. Hunt finished as runner-up in the 92 lb weight class defeating Zach Ponx of Liberty Benton by pin, Alex Vance of Defiance by 5-0 decision and Donavyn Campbell of Lima Shawnee by an 8-4 decision. […]

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